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Board: Trigeminal Neuralgia 05-23-2013, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 63
Posted By Titchou
Re: Newly diagnosed. . . What is the normal progression?

It will not go away on its own. Also, it will get worse as whatever is rubbing the raw place on the nerve is there. My sister had the decompression surgery in Pittsburgh where it was invented. I...
Board: Menopause 05-23-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 252
Posted By Titchou
Re: blocked nose could it be a symptom?

Glad they helped! I love them. I get stopped up in the winter because my sinuses hate having the heat on. It's the only way I get any sleep then.
Board: Menopause 05-21-2013, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 128
Posted By Titchou
Re: Do you have any bleeding after using Activella?

I've been on the generic version for a number of years and have had no issues at all. I am 67.
Board: Birth Control 05-18-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 168
Posted By Titchou
Re: Very dizzy after coming off the pill

DEpending on your age, it may be that being on the pill masked a hormone deficiency. Now that you are off it, you are experiencing the symptoms of the deficiency or fluctuation. Or your body may...
Board: Foot Problems 05-11-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 398
Posted By Titchou
Re: Ideas on Negotiating Stairs Going In and Out of House

Start practicing with the cutches and walker. Those are probably best options. I didn't have much trouble with crutches.
Board: High & Low Blood Pressure 05-10-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 340
Posted By Titchou
Re: How I'm taking blood pressure readings.

Your best indication of your actual BP is first thing in the AM when you wake up, before you move around. Any other time, you should sit quietly for 5 minutes before taking it. I know, they don't...
Board: General Health 05-09-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 228
Posted By Titchou
Re: My heart problems ruin my life.

You need to find one of each - now. It's time to quit messing around. Check the Yellow Pages. Call your nearest hospital's Dial-A-Nurse hot line. Ask friends and family. But you need full...
Board: General Health 05-09-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 228
Posted By Titchou
Re: My heart problems ruin my life.

I'm sorry you are dealing with these issues. Has no mention been made of seeing a pulmonologist? If all this isn't driven by your heart, then it seems some may be asthma - or COPD of sort -...
Board: General Health 05-08-2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 96
Posted By Titchou
Re: alcoholic dad with dementia

He is evidently going thru withdrawal or has "wet brain" which would be permanent damage to his brain from the alcohol. Either way, I wouldn't send him home. If he can be kept in a facility - at...
Board: Foot Problems 05-03-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 142
Posted By Titchou
Re: Incision bandaging???

Once the stitches were out I didn't use anything on the incisions.
Board: Open to All Other Health Topics 05-03-2013, 04:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 225
Posted By Titchou
Re: Possible Heart Disease? Heart Issues. Help!

The place to always start is a good physical with a Family Care doc or Primary Care Physician of some sort. I'm sorry you're only idea is heart related as your symptoms could be from many other...
Board: Allergies 05-01-2013, 03:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 432
Posted By Titchou
Re: What's Going On Here.....This is Scarey

I took Aleve for years until I started getting welts from it. Stopped it and went back to Meloxicam. Now I am beginning to get them every now and then but not like on the Aleve. You can develop an...
Board: Menopause 04-25-2013, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 309
Posted By Titchou
Re: going crazy due to menopause!

I will say that I am on HRT - have been for 10 years - and plan to stay on it. I just couldn't cope and needed sleep!
Board: General Health 04-24-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 123
Posted By Titchou
Re: My 7 year old son is sick all of the time

Sounds like he is allergic to the antibiotics among other things. Has he had his tonsils out? That might be a start as well. It would possibly get rid of all these infections and thereby the need...
Board: Gallbladder 04-22-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By Titchou
Re: lifting after Gallbladder Surgery?

Yes, you should have been given that information in pre-op. Wonder why they didn't? I talked with my surgeon about jogging, working out, diet, etc and he gave me explicit instructions.
Board: Gallbladder 04-22-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 466
Posted By Titchou
Re: Digestive issues 4 days post-op

Roughage(raw foods like cabbage, lettuce, fruit, etc) causes problems for some folks. Since apples are suggested for people with constipation, I would not eat them or applesauce, etc for a while.
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Board: Allergies 04-21-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 187
Posted By Titchou
Re: Any help?

Sounds like standard rhinitis problems. Have you tried the breathe right nasal strips? They really help me during the winter when the heat is on.

And what meds have you tried? Xyzal is a...
Board: Gallbladder 04-20-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 466
Posted By Titchou
Re: Digestive issues 4 days post-op

First of all, you probably haven't eaten enough to have a bowel movement. But if you just feel you need to have one, try a stool softener.

Second, what are you eating? For the first 2-3 weeks...
Board: Menopause 04-20-2013, 03:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 521
Posted By Titchou
Re: Concerned about my mother (57 year old woman)

I'm confused. I've never heard of being on HRT AND additional estrogen. HRT has estrogen in it already. If the one you are on isn't working they usually just adjust the dosage. Perhaps they could...
Board: Menopause 04-20-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 521
Posted By Titchou
Re: Concerned about my mother (57 year old woman)

Cysts and fibroids are not cancerous nor pre-cancerous so there should be no concerns there. I don't see anything in your first post about estrogen meds. Has she been on HRT? Did she get off? If...
Board: Gallbladder 04-20-2013, 01:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 223
Posted By Titchou
Re: lifting after Gallbladder Surgery?

I jogged at one week and went back to the gym at 3 weeks.
Board: Menopause 04-20-2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 521
Posted By Titchou
Re: Concerned about my mother (57 year old woman)

As long as a woman has her ovaries, it's possible (not probable but possible) to have bleeding or even regular periods no matter her age. I agree with the previous poster - this is most likely...
Board: General Health 04-19-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 121
Posted By Titchou
Re: Gullblader , debris/sludge

It's gallbladder - not gullbladder. And yes, the sludge can cause problems. Eating low fat can help to keep symptoms away but eventually the sludge will form stones and cause problems. If you're...
Board: Allergies 04-19-2013, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Titchou
Re: allergy

You could see an allergist for testing. A skin scratch test is best for environmental ones (plants, etc) and a blood test is best for food allergies. You could then either eliminate the offending...
Board: Allergies 04-19-2013, 06:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 186
Posted By Titchou
Re: allergy

They are not preventable. Your body just reacts to potential allergens. They don't know why. You can try to avoid them or take medications. That's about it.
Board: Knee & Hip Problems 04-19-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 303
Posted By Titchou
Re: What pain meds cause crying?

I've never had that happen and I've had 4 surgeries in the past 11 years...
Board: Gallbladder 04-18-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By Titchou
Re: Treating Incisions?

Oh well...I had dissolving sutures and you can't see a thing!
Board: Gallbladder 04-17-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 146
Posted By Titchou
Re: Treating Incisions?

Why are you "treating" them? They aren't going to show anyway after about 6 months.
Board: Foot Problems 04-16-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 160
Posted By Titchou
Re: Going on holiday 7 weeks after Cheilectomy & Osteonomy

I had this done 2 years ago on June 15 and went to a dance on August 5 - danced all but about 3 numbers for 3 hours and had no problems. I wore low heeled ankle length cowboy type boots. Walking...
Board: Dental Health 04-15-2013, 05:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By Titchou
Re: Impacted wisdom teeth. Ear pain mouth pain neck pain.

Dental schools can do it all. The students learn that way!
Board: Foot Problems 04-15-2013, 04:04 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 826
Posted By Titchou
Re: hallux rigidus surgery

They can fuse it aany angle. You just need to ask about that and be sure you understand all the implications. It will stick up in flats and sandals. You just have to be sure you can accept that.
...
Board: Gallbladder 04-14-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 234
Posted By Titchou
Re: Itchy

Sounds like it. You could take some benedryl - which will make you sleepy - and you can try some cortizone cream on the areas. Are you still on pain meds? It could be them too if you are.
Board: Gallbladder 04-14-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 229
Posted By Titchou
Re: Will I ever Feel Completely Well!

Some people just bounce back better from things than others. And some of it is mind over matter also. And some have a higher pain threshold. And some are just so darned glad the blasted thing is...
Board: Gallbladder 04-13-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 121
Posted By Titchou
Re: Incisions

Hard to say without seeing it but I would think it would be OK.
Board: Gallbladder 04-13-2013, 05:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 206
Posted By Titchou
Re: Q. About preventing malnutrition post GB op

Just be sure whatever you do ingest, it is fat free or very low fat. Frozen yogurt with fruit is a great option - smoothies made with it also. Good protein, something yummy and no fat. Stay off...
Board: Gallbladder 04-12-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 129
Posted By Titchou
Re: Question

You can eat what you want now though I would take it slowly. No large order of nachos to start with. But you just need to eat no or low fat for the first couple of weeks.
Board: Foot Problems 04-08-2013, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 179
Posted By Titchou
Re: Bunion & hammer toe surgery soon.

Have you seen an ortho who is foot and ankle board certified? I'd just be concerned about having this much work done by someone who is not board certified - and few podiatrists are. Usually only...
Board: Gallbladder 04-08-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 109
Posted By Titchou
Re: Medicating Incisions?

Sorry, I have no clue. I wasn't told to do that.
Board: Gallbladder 04-07-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 221
Posted By Titchou
Re: 2 weeks Post OP

I was told to remove mine the day after surgery. Call your surgeon and ask if they didn't give you specific instructions.
Board: Foot Problems 04-07-2013, 10:38 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 4,517
Posted By Titchou
Re: The Cheilectomy Chronicles

I've had one on both great toes. Worked wonders (though I have no cartilege left in one now but am doing fine at the moment). Had one at age 56 and one at age 65. Find a good sport med ortho who...
Board: Foot Problems 04-07-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 190
Views: 4,517
Posted By Titchou
Re: The Cheilectomy Chronicles

You need to get up and move around. You've been on your back far too long. And you'll feel a lot better too. Take a shower - use a lawn chair to sit in. Improvise! Get back to life. Take 2...
Board: Gallbladder 04-07-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 169
Posted By Titchou
Re: Constipation

I don't know about your pre-existing condition but most people get back to normal about 5 days after getting off the pain meds. You could try a stool softener if you think you need it.

I thought...
Board: Gallbladder 04-07-2013, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Titchou
Re: Post surgery Nausea

Coffee and tea should be fine. Have no clue about the zofran. If you told your surgeon you were on it and he didn't tell you to leave it off, you should be OK.
Board: Gallbladder 04-06-2013, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By Titchou
Re: Post surgery Nausea

What you can eat: bread, mustard, turkey and chicken breast baked or roasted, vegetables, yogurt, potatoes, fruit, fish (not salmon or escarole).

What you cannot eat: anything fried, any dairy...
Board: Women's Health 04-05-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 165
Posted By Titchou
Re: HELP! ive just started my period and im worried :/

Brown blood is old blood that wasn't expelled in a previous period. Nothing to be concerned about.
Board: Menopause 04-05-2013, 06:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 261
Posted By Titchou
Re: Symptoms when you're post-menopausal

My gyno says 18 months to 3 years or so is where most people fall.
Board: Gallbladder 04-02-2013, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 124
Posted By Titchou
Re: Staples Out Tomorrow after Sugery!

Most that I've heard about (and mine) were dissolvable except for one in the belly button that had to be removed. Haven't heard of any using staples. And usually - at least around here - that's the...
Board: Asthma 04-02-2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 285
Posted By Titchou
Re: Other drugs like Singulair?

There is no other comparable drug. It is available in Canada as a generic. I did a search and found several online pharmacies there selling it for around $88 for 100 tablets. Ask your doctor for...
Board: Foot Problems 04-02-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 826
Posted By Titchou
Re: hallux rigidus surgery

Find out who the Bears or the Bulls use and go see that person. Or whatever professional dance company is there - they'll use someone good also. And they should be foot and ankle board certified.
Board: Women's Health 04-01-2013, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 321
Posted By Titchou
Re: perimenopause? Strange head sensation with headache?

Sounds more like sinus issues, You don't have to sneeze, have a runny nose, etc to have allergic responses. And there is non allergic rhinitis as well.
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